We will light symbolic candles to commemorate the American chestnut, the founding of TACF, the vision of our New York Chapter founders 25 years ago, memorialize dedicated members who have passed away by reciting their names individually, celebrate our productive partnership with SUNY-ESF and the success of our transgenic blight resistant American chestnut, and rededicate ourselves to the task ahead.

1:00-3:00

Field Trips:

New Illick Hall Greenhouse

New Chestnut Lab at the Central New York Biotech Accelerator (BAC)

3:15-3:55

Session 1 (choose A or B)

A – Oxalate Oxidase Assay – Dakota Matthews

Learn how to identify transgenic American chestnut trees containing the OxO gene by using this simple test. Easy to use in the field.

Lodging

To make your room reservations, call the Hotel Skyler at (315) 476-4212 and ask for “American Chestnut Conference Room Block”. Reservations must be made prior to September 28, 2015 to receive the rate of $96 per night. This includes standard accommodations with either one king bed or two queen beds, as well as an upscale, hot artisanal style breakfast each morning.